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FV10 JHX

2010 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

176,940 mi
Last recorded176,940 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 JHX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 176,940 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

bonnet release handle missing, had to use a tool to open bonnet

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2026 176,539 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

bonnet release handle missing, had to use a tool to open bonnet

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2025 174,566 miles

Bonnet handle missing/ Bonnet can still be opened

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil residue on sump

Fail 9 Sep 2025 174,566 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil residue on sump

Pass 23 May 2024 169,338 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2024 169,171 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 165,620 miles

Central Rear Seatbelt obscured

Front Lower Undertray missing

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 165,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Catching broken wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Seatbelt obscured

Front Bumper damaged, not likely to cause injury

Front Lower Undertray missing

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 155,028 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 155,027 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 146,644 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 136,644 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 124,574 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 23 Jan 2020 124,574 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 30 Jan 2019 109,242 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 91,749 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 80,085 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 80,085 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 71,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 61,413 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 51,813 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 41,952 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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FV10 JHX is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2010 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 91,214 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV10 JHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 16 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FV10 JHX is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2010.

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